Some before and afters I promised.. and need more help please!

12 years ago

Sorry for the picture quality. I did this on a whim tonight and without daylight I have to rely on a flash.

Anyway, I promised these *after* pics about a year ago so I doubt anyone even remembers. I always *try* to do what I say I will though! I'm just sorry it's taken so long!!

Before

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After

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I made some improvements in the dining room but still need help in there so suggestions would be great!

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graywings123
12 years ago
Centering the painting on the stairway wall looks much better.

I like the new dining room arrangement. I'm not crazy about the small round table in the corner. It doesn't add anything to the room.
CEFreeman
12 years ago
May I ask how high your chandelier is? 33-36" is normal, and it seems a bit high. It is really pretty, though, and lends some pretty sparkle!

Have you considered (and forgive me if you've just painted this creamy white) pulling a color out of that lovely painting for the walls? There are some nice ones, at least in the photos!

Christine
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ash8177
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Thank you both.

graywings, if I remove the plant stand will I need to replace it with something? Will the room look off balance?

Christine, the bottom of the chandelier is 31" from the table top. I did just paint but I was hoping to bring in some color with wt's. I'm open to suggestions there.

I'm keeping my eyes open for an area rug that will work in there. The center piece on the table is blah..I love the cast iron candle stick but it obviously needs something more/different. Oh, and haha, I just remembered the decorating of the chandelier my 8 year old did! The green bows are not staying, lol.
Oakley
12 years ago
The plant stand looks fine but it just needs a bigger plant! :) Is the table cloth for Christmas? I love tablecloths, and I think you need one with pattern and it should be a bit longer on the edges.

You've got some country going on so you can find a lot of tablecloths online. It doesn't have to exactly match the painting either.

Also, a bigger centerpiece would be nice.

Beautiful room! Love the corner cupboard.
ash8177
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12 years ago
Thanks oakleyok

Sorry the picture is so terrible but is this better??

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graywings123
12 years ago
Yes, much better. Oakleyok was right, the stand just needed a bigger plant.
yayagal
12 years ago
Wow, what a difference. Looks so festive, I love it.

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